Oasis of Glenmont Cyprus Shriners Desert of New York

FALL 2017 HAVING FUN. HELPING KIDS

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

POTENTATE’S MESSAGE 3 FALL CEREMONIAL 6 MEMBERSHIP 9 MILLION DOLLAR CLUB 13

CHIEF RABBAN’S MESSAGE 4 POTENTATE’S BALL 7 CHRISTMAS PARTY 10 UPCOMING EVENTS 14

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Cyprus News Vote on proposed change to the By-Laws at Published Quarterly by Cyprus Shriners 9 Frontage Road, Glenmont, NY 12077 stated meeting Wednesday September 20, 2017 Tel: (518) 436-7892 Email: [email protected] ARTICLE V Website: www.cyprus5.org Initiation Fees, Dues, Per Capita, Hospital Levy Section 5.1 Initiation Fee The initiation fee shall 2017 Elected Divan be determined at a stated or special meeting of the Potentate Ill. Anthony T. Prizzia, Sr. (845) 691-2021 temple after notice has been given to each member [email protected] stating the proposed amount of the initiation fee. It Chief Rabban David M. Unser (518) 207-6711 must be paid in full prior to initiation. [email protected] Assistant Rabban Robert Baker (518) 857-8187 At this time the Fee for Initiation is $100.00, but [email protected] High Priest & Prophet John Donato (518) 479-0315 does not appear in the By Laws. [email protected] Oriental Guide Chris Wessell (518) 269-2262 We ask that the Initiation Fee be raised to $150.00. [email protected] Treasurer James H. Pulver (518) 326-1196 The reason for the increase is to provide every new [email protected] Noble with a Felt Embroidered Cyprus Fez at his Recorder Ill. Karl Koch , P.P.(518) 463-7657 initiation. If passed there would be a subsection that [email protected] reads:

2017 Appointed Line (a) The initiation Fee is $150.00. 1st Ceremonial Master Steve Pavlak (845) 399-2678 [email protected] 2nd Ceremonial Master Don Baker (845) 246-0008 Ill. Anthony T. Prizzia Sr. Attest: Ill. Karl J. Koch dbaker@ hvc.rr.com Temple Director Paul B. Rosenblatt Sr. (518) 943-6804 Potentate Recorder [email protected] Marshal Wayne T. Holt (518) 461-9373 [email protected] Captain of the Guard Scott D. Barth (518) 622-9066 FROM THE RECORDER’S DESK [email protected] Outer Guard Mark Scarselli (845) 255-7528 [email protected] Ill. Karl Koch - Recorder Chaplain Jack H. Schoonmaker (845) 331-7176 [email protected] Please send all mail for Cyprus to: Assistant Chaplain Eric Morabito (845) 255-7528 [email protected] PO Box 12473, Albany, NY 12473 Temple Attorney Benjamin T. Garry (518) 869-0437 Please remember to notify me if you have a new address, [email protected] phone number or email address.

2017 Trustees Trustee Ill. Thomas J. Leary (518) 947-0528 Important Note: Cyprus is not able to accept [email protected] credit card payments for dues at this time. Trustee William M. Korn (518) 456-4704 [email protected] Trustee Ill. Michael D. Derry (518) 868-4040 [email protected] If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Building Manager Rick VanVorst Office Staff Teri Blake CYPRUS NEWS PAGE 3

Potentate’s Message My Noble Brothers,

The Cyprus Shrine Temple is coming along nicely. We are putting the finishing touches on the Kitchen. We are in the process of filling for a Club License for our Bar. This has all been possible through the hard work and determination of the Building Committee, the Divan members and many Noble Brothers .

Please come out and support your Divan and Cyprus Shrine as often as your time permits. Remember, Family first, Work second , Cyprus Shrine and Brotherhood Third!

When the Temple is complete, we will have a new home. Debt Free! A special Thanks to our Building Manager Rick Van Vorst for the outstanding job of constructing the Past Potentate’s Honor Role Plaques, with the name plates and year served, from 1877 to present . The finished product is a work of art! It is a Must See on your next trip to the Temple!

Another special Thanks to Assistant Rabban Robert Baker for taking on the arduous task of the Cyprus News, from layout to planning and publication. Bob stepped up with out hesitation to help out Cyprus. Still another special Thanks to Chief Rabban Dave Unser, High Priest and Prophet John Donato, Oriental Guide Chris Wessell, Treasurer Jim Pulver, and Recorder Ill. Karl Koch for their attention to detail of the big and small jobs, and their dedication to me and Cyprus Shrine. The heart felt support and brotherly love I have received from each and every Divan member on the everyday business has been tremendous. I am truly humbled!

The transition from the old temple to the new has been a monumental task. We are very happy to report our successes are far greater than we expected. We look forward to serving you with dedication, determination and humility. Thank you for all that you do.

With Love and Respect, Yours In The Faith, Illustrious Sir Tony Prizzia

Did You Know? King Kalakaua was the seventh ruler of the kingdom of the Hawaiian Islands and the only King to have also been Shriner . Because Honolulu’s Aloha Temple did not yet exist, King Kalakaua became a Noble Shriner of San Francisco’s Islam Temple in 1891. Aloha Temple, in Hawaii was established in 1901. PAGE 4 CYPRUS NEWS

Chief Rabban’s Message Nobles of Cyprus Shrine, summer is now behind IN MEMORIAM us. I hope you were able to attend and enjoy one of the Shrine summer events such as the Temple Picnic, Hillbilly Picnic or the German Fest in Ul- ince our last newsletter the following Nobles ster Park. Each event was well attended and we'll S were called to the Celestial Lodge. run by Cyprus Nobles. A great big thank you to all who participated! You will find individual reports Noble George E. Prentice on these events elsewhere in the newsletter. Noble Daniel J. Baker, Jr. Our Blue Lodge season is now back in full swing. We are all Ma- Noble Carl F. Rymski sons first! If it's been awhile since you've attended Blue Lodge why not stop in and say hello. When attending Blue Lodge, with When Allah calls, then our friends obey, the Worshipful Master’s permission, let the brothers know And fold their tents and steal away, what's going on at Cyprus. From events you've attended to up- To the land where the crystal waters flow, coming events. Take a look around and see if there are any fellow Where the beautiful Palms of Allah grow. Nobles that haven't been active with the Shrine and invite them to come along to the next event. While you're looking around see if there is a brother you think may make a good Shriner and ask him. As I've stated many times I believe the Clubs and Units are the heart and soul of Cyprus. As Chief Rabban I want to meet with the Presidents or their representatives in November to discuss our plans for 2018, needs, wants and expectations from the Club and Unit level as well as the Temple perspective. There will be more information on this elsewhere in the newsletter. There are many events coming up for the remainder of this year including Potentate’s visits to Clubs, Ceremonial, Monster Raf- fle, Election of Officers and the Temple Christmas Party will be back this year. Check the back page for upcoming events and mark your calendars and plan on getting out to some of these events. Upcoming events are also listed on the calendar on The Cyprus App and website. As Chief Rabban, myself and the rest of the elected Divan are furiously planning for 2018. Illustrious Tony has been a pleasure to work with over the past few years and the elected Divan is in great shape to keep Cyprus moving forward for the next several years. I hope to see you at an event soon. Yours In The Faith, David M. Unser, Sr., Chief Rabban

Our Cyprus Temple Banner is now proudly displayed on the wall of the Dining Room. The banner is from the Arab Patrol and is dated 1890 on the back. Special thanks to Lady Pranit Prizzia for the expert stitching needed to restore our prized possession. Thank you Lady Pranit! CYPRUS NEWS PAGE 5

Schenectady Shrine Club News

Greetings from the club that promises fellowship and good times. Good times are what we had on June 28 with our annual Presidents’ Night when we honored the past Club presidents. We had a total of 12 past presidents attend the dinner. President Frank Karwowski presented each past president with a carnation for his lapel, and they assembled together for a group photo. The Club made a contribution to Shriners Hospi- tal in Springfield in honor of these dedicated nobles.

The winning ticket for the 50/50 raffle was drawn, and the winner of $60.00 was Ill.James Vooys, Poten- tate of Oriental and past Club president. As a new twist, we also held a drawing for a free dinner at our next meeting, and Lady Juli Vooys was the winner.

Another great event was our annual Mac Hadyn Theatre trip on July 8. About 20 Nobles and ladies saw “Saturday Night Fever,” and then enjoyed a nice meal afterward. Thanks as always to Noble and past Club president David C. Gonyea for making the arrangements as he has for every year of this summer event.

Plans are underway for the Potentates Night on October 4, 2017 at Canali’s Restaurant. This is the night when we honor the potentates of both Cyprus and Oriental Shrines. Mark your calendars now. Be sure to attend— it will be a good time as always.

Are you a member of the Schenectady Shrine Club? If not, you should be. All are welcome to join. Be a part of the fun. Contact the Secretary for an application today!

Francis I. Karwowski, President William M. Korn, 1st Vice President Jordan E. Jaquay, 2nd Vice-President David E. Barnes, Secretary/Treasurer Ill. Byron Moak, Chaplain

Greater Albany Shrine Club

The Greater Albany Shrine Club will be having an Oktoberfest meeting on Thursday October 12, 2017 at Cyprus Temple, 9 Frontage Road, Glenmont, New York 12077. Camel’s Milk from 6:00PM – 7:00PM, Dinner at 7:00PM. The dinner will be SAUERBRATEN, POTATO PANCAKES, RED CABBAGE, GINGERSNAP GRAVY. Beer and wine included. Cost is $25 per person and this is a men only event. Our own Assistant Rabban Bob Baker has an extensive collection of German music that he will be sharing with us throughout the evening. Ein Prosit! Gemütlichkeit ! Zicke, zacke, zicke, zacke, hoi, hoi, hoi All Nobles are welcome. RSVP IS A MUST! [email protected] or (518)207-6711. PAGE 6 CYPRUS NEWS Temple Picnic a success

We had beautiful weather for our Temple Picnic again this year! Approximately 65 Nobles, Ladies and their families attended. There was plenty of food to be sure! Nobles Wayne Holt and Chris Wessell were manning the grill cooking hotdogs and hamburgers. Ribs, chicken and salads came later via our Greene County connection Noble Ray Brooks and Lady Rose. We can't forget the delicious dessert trays and of course no Shrine event would be complete without M&M’s both plain and peanut! It was great that our Potentate Illustrious Sir Tony and Lady Pranit drove up in their ’66 Lincoln Convertible complete with opera doors. The Divan had to pile in and take it for a ride and get some ice cream after the picnic. Our ladies certainly are patient! We had a few Past Poten- tates in attendance! Illus- trious Sirs Doc Deveneau, Ben Garry, Mike Derry, Paul Rosenblatt, Tom Leary and John Scott. It was great to see you and your ladies. Thank you for your support and dedica- tion to Cyprus Shrine. Thanks go out to our Di- van and Nobles who put the picnic together! A good time was had by all who attended. Thank you for all you do.

Saturday, October 21

Temple Meeting 11:00 am  Ceremonial 12:00 pm Refreshments to follow

Petitions received prior to the 9/20 Temple Meeting: Initiation fee of $100 includes Fez Petitions received after the 9/20 Temple Meeting: Initiation fee of $150 includes Fez

Petitions can be printed from the Cyprus website (www.cyprusshriners.com) under More  Member Re- sources. CYPRUS NEWS PAGE 7 It’s a Cyprus Luau Party! Please join us to honor our Illustrious Potentate Tony Prizzia and Lady Pranit

November 11, 2017 Novella’s New Paltz 2 Terwilliger Lane New Paltz, NY $75 Per Person Includes Cocktail Hour 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Dinner Choices: Roast Beef Strip Loin with Bordelaise Sauce Salmon with Sweet Garlic and Soy Glaze Vegetarian Option Available RSVP by October 11. 2107 Send checks payable to Cyprus Shrine to 23 Lily Lake Rd. Highland, NY 12528 Dress: Casual with Hawaiian Shirt and Fez PAGE 8 CYPRUS NEWS Reservation Form Mail form and check to: Cyprus Shriners 23 Lily Lake Rd. Highland, NY 12528 Make Check Payable to: Cyprus Shrine

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The three “R”s of membership development are recruitment – the successful creation of new members; retention – providing a program that keeps your current members active, engaged and involved; and restoration – restoring to active membership those members who have lost connection with the frater- nity. These concepts are critical to the future success of our organizations. As Shriners, we all have accountability to our fraternity. It becomes our responsibility to educate others about Shriners International, create more Shriners, recruit more Freemasons, and refer more patients to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Collaboration is essential, and we must all work together to promote successful and efficient membership processes. Shriners International has developed a new approach to membership development, changing the membership paradigm with the introduction of a new referral program. With this new referral functional- ity, current nobles can now directly refer names of friends, family members and acquaintances who they feel would make good Shriners. Similar to beashrinernow.com, this new referral program is administered through WebFez (https://webfez.shrinenet.org/referral) and links the prospect with his referring noble, promoting natural mentorship based on a pre- existing friendship or acquaintance. The new process can be tracked and reported, and each referral triggers automatic communications to the referrer and the prospect. Once a noble makes a referral, he then receives tools and resources to mentor his prospect to creation or restoration. The program en- courages constant collaboration, so that everyone can share their Shrine with the good men around them.

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Creations 30 Members of this great fraternity know that Shriners believe in brotherhood, family, fun and philanthropy. There are videos Affiliations 0 available that highlight these fraternal values. The Shriners Values Restorations 1 videos are a fantastic membership promotional and recruitment Total Added 31 tool, and are available to download and share. We strongly encourage all Shriners to show them to potential members, and also Demits 0 play them at meetings and events. To view or download these videos Suspensions 6 from Shriners Village, please visit shrinersvillage.com/Videos/ Expired 11 Shriners-International. Total Dropped 17 From The Public Relations Voice August 2017 Sept. 1 2017 Membership 493 PAGE 10 CYPRUS NEWS

On Sunday August 13, 2017 the Cyprus Shrine Hillybilly Clan gathered up the Holler at the Rural Estate of Cousin's Ruth and Jack Norray for the Annual Picnic and Initiation of Flatlanders. Thirty nine Hillbillies and six- teen Flatlanders enjoyed Hamburgers and Hot Dogs from Noon to 2PM, at which time Cousins Jack Norray and Grover Lafountain held an auction of T & T (Treasurers and Trash) to raise money for the Shrine Hospitals and Cyprus Transportation Fund. At 3 PM we went up the holler and initiated 16 Flatlander in the ways of being a Hillbilly. The Clan then enjoyed a Chicken Barbeque prepared by the Tim Norray branch of the Clan. At the Clan meeting we approved two donations, $4,000.00 to the new Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Program at our Springfield Hospital and $2000.00 to the Cyprus Transportation Fund. See y'all at the Spring Meeting. Respect the Crescent Upon the Door!

Keeper of the Quill, Cousin Karl Koch

Clubs and Units Meeting With the Chief Rabban Cyprus Shrine Christmas Party December 9, 2017 Wednesday, November 15, 2017 1 pm - 5 pm 7:30 pm Cyprus Shrine Center Frontage Road, Glenmont Presidents or designee from Clubs and Units meet with the Chief Rabban to discuss needs, wants and Food and Beverages Provided expectations for 2018. Your Illustrious Potentate and the Divan invite you Please plan on attending or sending a representa- and your family to spend time with your Noble tive. Cyprus works best when we work together. Brothers at this very festive time of the year, for fellowship and brotherly love! Food will be provided. Email [email protected] by 12/02/2017 RSVP [email protected] (518)207-6711 to let us know you are coming. CYPRUS NEWS PAGE 11

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The Imperial session was held at Daytona Beach, Fla. It was a sight to be- hold, thousands of brothers with their red Fezzes all over the city. We had very busy schedules of meeting and voting on many issues of importance. Our very own Imperial Sir Kevin Costello moved up to Imperial Captain of the Guard for the following year.

Many of the hotels were right on the beach and on the sand. It was only a skip and a jump and you were in the ocean.

The following elected Divan members of Cyprus Shrine were in attendance, myself and Lady Pranit, Karl Koch and his Lady Betty, Dave Unser, Bob Baker, and John Donato. In addition 2 Past Potentates, Bob Zentner, and his Lady Pat, Ray Lucas and his Lady Alonka. Noble Cyprus Shriners Nick Furnari , and Antho- ny Prizzia Jr. , were also in attendance.

We made many memories and shared fellowship and brotherly love and a good time was had by all.

Germanfest 2017

The Ambassador Unit of the Cyprus Shrine held the 19th Annual German Fest at the Robert Post Park in the Town of Ulster on August 19th. 175 loyal followers enjoyed the music of the Joe Unger Band. A great lunch and roast pork dinner was served to all. Cyprus Temple Po- tentate Tony Prizza welcomed everyone to the special event. Divan members Dave Unser and Bob Baker made it a great day. Ambassador Unit President Jim Maloney thanked everyone for their hard work. A special Thank You to Karl & Betty Koch, Bob & Pat Zentner, Kevin & Jill Costello and Brenda Malo- ney. Mike Russell and Mark Kaiser made the check in process very smooth. Mark your calen- dars for 2018!!! Next year’s German Fest is already booked for August 18, 2018. CYPRUS NEWS PAGE 13

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Thank you for your contributions.  A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named If you would like to become a member please fill out the "Ahmal." The other goes to a family in Spain; they form below and send it to our Recorder. name him "Juan." Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the pic- By contributing $100, you can feel like a million, ture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had knowing that you have helped to ensure that Shriners a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, "They're Hospitals for Children® will be able to continue helping twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal." children in the years to come.  If a short psychic broke out of jail, then you'd have a small medium at large.

Have you told your Lady and Family that when you pass on, to give your Masonic effects (Fez, jewelry, uniform, etc.) to a Mason in your family or give the to the Shrine? Cyprus will give them to some de- serving Noble, or return them to the proper Masonic organization. PLEASE DO NOT let these Shrine and Masonic items end up on garage sales, flea markets or the wrong hands PAGE 14 CYPRUS NEWS

September 20 Temple Meeting 7:30PM 22 Ulster County Shrine Club 23 Sportsman's Raffle 28 Cyprus Chicken BBQ 4PM - 7PM October 1 Ambassadors Monster Raffle 4 Camel Club 4 Schenectady County Shrine Club Potes Night 5 Greene County Shrine Club 12 Greater Albany Shrine Club 21 Temple Meeting 11am/Fall Ceremonial 12pm 28 Adirondack Shrine Club Potes Night November 1 Camel Club 11 Potentates Ball (Flyer in this Issue) 15 Club/Units Meeting with the Chief Rabban December 6 Temple Meeting 7:30PM 9 Temple Christmas Party *** Get the Cyprus App for more Info ***

Cyprus Shriners Sportsman’s Raffle Saturday, September 23, 2017 27 Hannay Lane, Glenmont, New York 1:00—5:00 pm Soft Drinks, Beer and Buffet included 50 Firearms Raffled Off plus many side raffles Proceeds to benefit Cyprus Shriners For tickets, contact anyone in the Divan or email [email protected] CYPRUS NEWS PAGE 15

Memory Studios Legion of Honor Ambassadors Commander: Ray Brooks Cemetery Memorials Vice Commander: Henry Coons President: James Maloney Family Owned Since 1938 Finance Officer: Jack Norray Vice President: Mike Russell Jack Minozzi Adjutant: Karl Koch Secretary: Jack Schoonmaker 1032 Central Avenue [email protected] or 518-463-7657 Treasurer: Bradley Keil Albany, New York Chaplain: George Wilk 518-438-4486

James H. Pulver & Associates, Inc. Financial Management Services Adirondack Shrine Club Jim Pulver, President 25 Indian Pipe Drive • Wynantskill, NY 12198 President: Grover LaFountain Phone: 518-326-1196 Vice President: Karl Koch Fax: 518-326-0606 Secretary: David Rogers Cell 845-616-9999 Treasurer: John Morris [email protected]

Adirondack Division Green County Shrine Club Schoharie Shrine Club Cyprus Clowns President: Scott Barth President: Karl Koch, PP Vice President: Hank Coons President: Grover LaFountain Secy/Treasurer: Bob Rhoades Secretary: Al Aumick Chaplain: Dick Schloss Secretary: Walter Frank Treasurer: Todd Del Marter Treasurer: Grover LaFountain Meetings 1st Thursday of every Month. Call for location

Dutchess County Shrine Club Shepherds Club Second Thursday of the Month Cyprus Arab Patrol President: Wilfred Roche Patrol Chief: Daniel Brady President: Tom Leary 845-471-5366 or [email protected] Vice Pres: Harold Warren Asst. Patrol Chief: Keith Oelkers Vice President: William Korn 845-471-5926 or [email protected] Secretary: Alfredo Balarin Secy/Treasurer: Jerry Dievendorf Sec’y-Treas: Joshua Magnas Treasurer: John Donato 718-301-3490 or [email protected]

Ulster County Shrine Club Hillbilly Clan Greater Albany Shrine Club President: Michael Gonzales Rabban: Jack Norray President: David M. Unser, Sr. 1st Vice President: Chris Brand 518-872-2468 1st Vice President: Ken White 2nd Vice President: Damon Mercay Guardian of the Still: Grover LaFountain 2nd Vice President: John Donato Secretary: Brad Druttman Keeper of the Cob: Karl Koch Secy/Treasurer: Karl Koch Treasurer: Anthony Prizzia Keeper of the Quill: George Goldstein

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Noble Jack and Lady Ruth Norray’s farm in the Helderberg Mountains in Berne. Venue for the Hillbilly Picnic.

Robert Post Park in the Town of Ulster. Venue for the Germanfest. “Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” -Henry David Thoreau, Walden